Traffic Alert – Convention Center Area

Port tenants and visitors should expect traffic delays from Friday, June 13th through Sunday, June 15th near the port's Northport area and the Broward County Convention Center area. More than 25,000 attendees are expected daily for the 2025 Balling on the Beach tournament. Heavy traffic periods include:

  • June 13: 3PM - 11PM
  • June 14: 8AM - 11PM
  • June 15: 8AM - 9PM

Motorists are encouraged to use the port entrances located at Federal Hwy (US1) / State Road 84 and I-595/Eller Dr.

Security

Please be advised of the updated hours of operations for the port’s security checkpoints:

  • Checkpoint 1 (I-595 and Eller Dr.): Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
  • Checkpoint 2 (Spangler Blvd./SR 84 and U.S. 1/Federal Hwy.): 6 AM to 6 PM daily.
  • Checkpoint 3 (Eisenhower Blvd. and SE 17th St.): 6 AM to 6 PM daily.
  • Checkpoint 4 (McIntosh Rd.): Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

As always, if there are emergencies or other events requiring access or extending hours for Checkpoints 2 and 3, please contact Seaport Security at pevsecurity@broward.org or 954-468-0116.

Security is a top priority at Port Everglades. Ensuring a safe and secure environment for enterprises as well as individuals has become a critical, built-in function of the port's infrastructure. Identification badge requirements and background checks are strictly enforced.